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Word of Mouth plumbers in Essendon West receive an average rating of 4.4 based off 75 reviews.
"Andrew's communication and reliability was very good. He installed a new kitchen tap and fixed some ongoing problems..."
"Fantastic Job! Polite, Friendly, Fast & Efficient. Definitely will be using their services again. Found them on..."
"Excellent service, we had our outdoor barbeque connected to our gas line so we never run out of gas, he was polite..."
"They installed an open fire for me and the result is superb! The tradesmen were courteous, efficient and friendly and..."
"Rob has helped me out a couple of times - with removing an old wall heater and replacing my hot water service. Both..."
"Friendly and efficient service. Thanks to Joe and his team for the great work installing my washing machine and..."
"needed to use this service in a emergency situation at a friends house very reliable and helped us out quickly and..."
"Thanks Aussie for plumbing our entire bathroom, laundry and kitchen in record time! You were a pleasure to deal with..."
"I had a small job, broken kitchen tap. 1 phone call and a time was organized for the plumber to come. I had a follow..."
"I recently called R&M Zarb Plumbing as the main entry water pipe was leaking underneath the entry concrete stair. The..."
"There are no gimmicky names here - his name really is Robin and he now has Brendon, his son working with him for the..."
"'I recently used the services of PCP Electrical (Peter Paraskevas). I wanted to let you know that he was excellent..."
"Great service, well priced and showed up when was meant to"
"Called these guys on sunday when the shower packed it in, left a message and got a call back within minutes. Darren..."
"'Jarrod from Advanced quality roofing got in touch with me really quickly and gave me a great quote. He was very..."
"Full rough-in and fit-out on a new bathroom. The team were fantastic in changing dates to fit in with a changing..."
"Laurie was prompt and reliable. Highly recommend."
"Awesome guys - couldn't ask for more. I had some drainage issues with the house and gave them a call. We booked..."
"We've called them out twice to clear a blocked drain of tree roots - excellent service!"
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Market Intelligence
Data-driven insights based on 75 customer reviews collected between 2008 and 2025, ABS Census data
Essendon West plumbers average 4.4 stars — 0.4 stars below the Victorian average of 4.85, with ratings on an upward trend in recent years, based on 75 customer reviews across 25 plumbers servicing the area.
If you have flexibility on timing, our review data shows plumber demand in Essendon West tends to peak around May and ease off in October — booking during quieter periods may mean more providers available and faster response times.
Despite above-median household incomes ($2,338/week vs the national median of $1,748/week), plumbers in Essendon West charge 70% below the Victorian average — better value than the suburb's income profile might suggest.
Essendon West averages 5.4 new plumber reviews per year, 49% below the Victorian average. Fewer recent reviews means the ratings may reflect a smaller sample of customer experiences.
Based on customer-reported pricing on Word of Mouth, prices have risen 275% since 2009 (from $80 to $300 median), averaging 17.2% per year.
Based on 75 customer reviews collected on Word of Mouth between 2008–2025, and ABS Census 2021 data.
| Year | Reviews | Average rating out of 5 | Median reported cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 3 | 4.7 | no prices reported |
| 2009 | 3 | 4.3 | $80 |
| 2010 | 4 | 4.5 | no prices reported |
| 2011 | 3 | 3.7 | no prices reported |
| 2012 | 4 | 3.8 | no prices reported |
| 2013 | 7 | 3.9 | $150 |
| 2014 | 31 | 4.7 | $600 |
| 2015 | 4 | 4.5 | $1,700 |
| 2016 | 4 | 4.8 | no prices reported |
| 2017 | 1 | 1.0 | no prices reported |
| 2018 | 1 | 5.0 | no prices reported |
| 2019 | 7 | 4.4 | $2,500 |
| 2020 | 2 | 5.0 | no prices reported |
| 2025 | 1 | 5.0 | $300 |
Based on Word of Mouth reviews 2008–2025
Based on customer-reported prices. Outliers removed.
How we calculate the Local Service Score: We combine two sources of data: first-party data collected directly by Word of Mouth — verified customer reviews, customer-reported pricing, post-service trust-signal responses, and service awards — with suburb-level population and housing data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census. The score measures how well Essendon West is served for plumbers, reflecting the depth of choice, quality of service, and value for money available to residents compared to other suburbs across Australia. See our Local Service Score methodology for data sources, update frequency, and quality guardrails.
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Based on historical review patterns on Word of Mouth, plumber demand in Essendon West tends to peak in May and is quietest in October. Booking during quieter months may mean more providers available and faster response times.
Start by comparing reviews from real customers — Essendon West has 75 plumber reviews on Word of Mouth. Pele Plumbing (2014) has earned a Word of Mouth Service Award — an award that recognises consistently high customer ratings over a calendar year.
Plumbers in Essendon West have an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars, based on 75 customer reviews on Word of Mouth. This is below the Victorian average of 4.85 stars.
Despite above-median household incomes ($2,338/week vs the national median of $1,748/week), plumbers in Essendon West charge 70% below the Victorian average — better value than the suburb's income profile might suggest. For context, ABS Census 2021 data shows Essendon West has 68% of dwellings are standalone houses, a median age of 39, a median household income of $2,338/week.
